GSR Markets

GSR Markets - Crypto's Capital Markets Partner

Company Overview

Founded in 2013, GSR is a pioneering algorithmic trading firm and market maker specializing in digital assets. Headquartered in London with offices in New York and Jersey City, GSR has grown to employ over 300 people globally, with trading technology connected to 60+ venues including the world's leading decentralized exchanges. The firm brings over a decade of market expertise, having pioneered many industry firsts in crypto options and derivatives.

Core Services

Trading & Market Making

Institutional-grade market making and OTC trading services through the unified GSR One platform, providing deep liquidity, competitive execution, and sophisticated derivatives capabilities.

GSR Venture

Active multi-stage investor in 300+ companies and protocols building the future of finance and technology, providing strategic support from concept through token launch.

Treasury & Risk Management

Comprehensive treasury management strategies, capital allocation frameworks, and risk mitigation solutions for digital asset organizations.

Regulatory Status

• US: GSR Digital LLC (NMLS ID #2318094) - Licensed Money Service Business
• UK: GSR Markets UK Limited - FCA Registered Crypto Asset Business
• Singapore: Major Payment Institution License from Monetary Authority of Singapore
• Pending: Acquisition of FINRA-registered broker-dealer

Unique Selling Points

Industry Pioneer

Over a decade of crypto market expertise, pioneering industry firsts in options and derivatives before mainstream adoption.

Institutional Pedigree

Leadership team from Goldman Sachs, Two Sigma, Citadel, and Winton brings traditional finance rigor to digital asset markets.

Multi-Jurisdiction Licensing

Rare among market makers: licensed in UK (FCA), Singapore (MAS), and US with pending FINRA capabilities.

Integrated Platform

GSR One unifies trading, treasury, and market making in a single institutional-grade platform.

Founders & Leadership

• Cristian Gil - Co-founder (ex-Goldman Sachs)
• Rich Rosenblum - Co-founder (ex-Goldman Sachs)
• Alexis Sirkia - Co-founder
• Jakob Palmstierna - CEO (ex-Winton)

Key Metrics

• 300+ portfolio investments
• 60+ connected trading venues
• 10+ years market expertise
• Multi-billion dollar daily trading capacity

Why Choose GSR

GSR combines pioneering crypto market expertise with institutional-grade infrastructure and multi-jurisdiction regulatory compliance. Their comprehensive service offering—from market making to venture investment to treasury management—makes them a one-stop capital markets partner for digital asset projects and institutions.